IQM Quantum Computers has introduced IQM Halocene, a new open and modular quantum computer product line designed specifically to accelerate quantum error correction research and pave the way for next-generation fault-tolerant systems. The first system in the lineup—a 150-qubit quantum computer equipped with advanced error correction capabilities—will be commercially available by the end of 2026, with future versions scaling beyond 1,000 qubits in alignment with IQM’s roadmap toward achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030. Positioned for supercomputing centers, universities, and research institutions, Halocene enables users to develop logical qubits, run Noisy Intermediate Scale (NISQ) algorithms, and experiment with error mitigation techniques through an open error correction stack and modular decoder architecture.
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“Halocene is the result of co-developing our technology stack with our partners and customers as we build a thriving quantum ecosystem together,” said Jan Goetz, Co-CEO of IQM. The system features IQM’s Crystal QPU targeting 99.7% two-qubit gate fidelity and supports up to five logical qubits, with integrated support for NVIDIA NVQLink. IQM expects Halocene to bolster its global leadership in on-premises quantum systems and accelerate revenue growth as demand rises for large, error-corrected quantum computing platforms capable of driving industrial innovation.